Question

What does gilded mean and does anyone know a synonym for it? @History

Answer 1

1. To cover with or as if with a thin layer of gold.
2. To give an often deceptively attractive or improved appearance to.
3. Archaic To smear with blood.

Answer 2

Synonyms: http://thesaurus.com/browse/gild

Answer 3

Thanks but that doesn't help much.

Answer 4

you mean words like slid?

Answer 5

"The years traveling the Civil War and Reconstruction was an era that was somewhat gilded." Need another word for gilded!

Answer 6

would ornate help??